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rmoll
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The following was passed to me by my Airborne Brotherhood:
CLANCY, John Anthony (Jack) MBE, MC, CD. LCol (Rtd.) Graduate U of T 1940. Served Canada with distinction. WWII; paratrooper British 6 Airborne Division; escaped POW; D-Day; Korea; Commanding Officer 2 R.C.R. London. Born August 27, 1918 in Walkerton Ontario and died peacefully March 17, 2008 on Salt Spring Island, B.C. Beloved husband of the late Joan Marion Clancy (nee Mollison) (2006). Predeceased by daughter Ann (1999), granddaughter Allison Kelly (1988) and son Sean I. (1946). Jack will be greatly missed by his loving children Michael, James (Debbie), Mark, Julia, Robin, Sean Andrew (Jennifer), grandchildren Jonathan, Kate, Allison, Daniel, Elliot, Jasmine, Nicholas, Emily and Alex. Jack will be remembered by his family and friends for his faith, commitment to public service, kind heart, generous spirit and his bravery and indomitable courage. Special thanks to Doctor David G. Woodley and to the mollies. Requiem mass on August 27, 2008 at 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 135 Drake Road, Salt Spring Island. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 1T1. Forti et Audaci Nihil Difficile est 455419
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Buzz Gomes
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Rest In Peace Col (Jack) Clancy condolences to family and friends.
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1964-1968- 2 QOR Calgary, Cyprus
1968-1971- 2 CDO Edmonton
1971-1975- 3 Mech CDO Germany, A Coy Mor
1975-1983- 1 RCR London, Bn Tpt,C Coy, B Coy, Recce
1983-1985- RCR Battle School
1985-1990-1 RCR, B Coy, Dukes, Recce, Cyprus
1990-1992- OMD HQ Ottawa, G3 Trg
1992-1993- LMD HQ London, G3 Trg
1993-2007-4 RCR, RSM
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Ron [Andy] Andrews
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Rest in Peace Col. a job and lifes work well done..and thank you. My condolences to all family and friends...ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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Jim Hickson
CWO H.J. Hickson, MMM, CD. (Retd)
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Rest In Peace Col Clancy and my condolences to family and friends. Pro Patria!
Jim
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1961-Depot San Lenorado
1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
1991-1995 CWO Adm(Per) - C Of S
1995-1999 Base CWO Wainwright
1999-Retired
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Hugh Conway
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From the book: AIRBORNE Brian Nolan. 18 April 1945. "Captain J.A.Clancy, who had been captured after being dropped beyond the DZ back on March 24, suddenly appeared in the battalion's midst. ----- Clancy immediatly took over his old command as co(sic) of A Coy. Rest in peace jumper. Hugh Conway
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1961 RCR Depot, 1 RCR '61 to '65 - Coy Sig & Sect Comd, '65 to '68 NZ Army Int Duties, '68 to '73 Cdn AB Regt Pathfinder, '73 to '75 C Int C 421 Ftr Sqn. '75 to '83 MWO L Edmn R, '83 to '91 commissioned.
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Rick Rankine
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I remember something about Col Clancy calling Prince Philip in 1960 after a few drinks and wanting permission to invade Cuba. Does any one else remember this or is my mind going funny?
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RCN 55 to 60, Hmcs Magnificent,Crusader, Thunder, Bonaventure. transferred to RCR depot 1960 Amiens platoon..1961 Jnr NCO course..Delta Coy, Ipperwash,
promoted Cpl..1961..Det Comd/A/Tank..C coy Germany 1962, 1963-66 Int Sec Germany..1967 Int sec Cyprus..1968..Jungle Warfare School ..69-70 PMC Jnr Ranks Club..70-73 Cornwallis..74-Cyprus. to Borden CFR to Lt-Borden..Captain..CFLA 75 to 80..Adjt RCR Battle School 80-81, RSS HF of C
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Hello Riick,
I think you are thinking of LT COL HOLMES when he got promoted in the 2nd batt.
Cor.
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Rick Rankine
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You know Cor..I think your right..I remember being in Petawawa and the rumour was that they were looking for volunteers..caused a commotion in the wet canteen..no offence meant to Col Clancy, a fine soldier.
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RCN 55 to 60, Hmcs Magnificent,Crusader, Thunder, Bonaventure. transferred to RCR depot 1960 Amiens platoon..1961 Jnr NCO course..Delta Coy, Ipperwash,
promoted Cpl..1961..Det Comd/A/Tank..C coy Germany 1962, 1963-66 Int Sec Germany..1967 Int sec Cyprus..1968..Jungle Warfare School ..69-70 PMC Jnr Ranks Club..70-73 Cornwallis..74-Cyprus. to Borden CFR to Lt-Borden..Captain..CFLA 75 to 80..Adjt RCR Battle School 80-81, RSS HF of C
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